Category Archives: Sustainability
Heavy Bottles Have Not Left the Building; They Are Still with Us
I am hardly the first person to complain about heavy wine bottles and I will not be the last. A heavy bottle does not help to store wine any better than a lighter format; there is no quality difference. During … Continue reading
James the Wine Guy Interview Series: Beth Vukmanic Lopez, SIP Certified Manager
I am delighted to have had the opportunity to have interviewed Beth Vukmanic Lopez, Manager of SIP Certified. I have long been a fan of all sustainability programs because the reach, intent and adoption are in touch with today’s needs … Continue reading
This Week – January 27, 2019 – James Melendez
A very different week from last two weeks–busier than usual last week and hence no article. This week I want to talk about recycling. I am frequent diner and often take home left overs. I cannot … Continue reading
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SIP Certified – And Wouldn’t it be Great if there Was More Sustainability – James Melendez
I am asked often about many aspects of wine producing in terms of practices and sustainability. I am glad there are a lot of questions and people seeking answers. Consumers are interested from the journey of vineyard to wine bottle. … Continue reading
Water, The Almond and Wine: What Are the Numbers and Why This Still Matters
In California’s seemingly non-ending drought the Almond has been magnified as a culprit and chief consumer of California’s dwindling water supply. I am not sure where the beat up on the Almond began? Was it Mark Bittman’s piece in the … Continue reading
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